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Gyeongju Heritage: Explore UNESCO Sites
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Gyeongju
Experience the best of Gyeongju on a private tour with a certified tour guide. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient tombs, a famous bridge, a vibrant road, and the oldest observatory in Asia.
Experience the best of Gyeongju on a private tour with a certified tour guide. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient tombs, a famous bridge, a vibrant road, and the oldest observatory in Asia.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bulguksa - Bulguksa Temple was recognized as Korea’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. During the Shilla dynasty, nearly 1,500 years ago, Buddhism was the national religion, and Bulguksa Temple was constructed to establish a “Buddhist country” using the finest construction techniques.
- Seokguram - Seokguram is an intricately designed…
- Bulguksa - Bulguksa Temple was recognized as Korea’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. During the Shilla dynasty, nearly 1,500 years ago, Buddhism was the national religion, and Bulguksa Temple was constructed to establish a “Buddhist country” using the finest construction techniques.
- Seokguram - Seokguram is an intricately designed artificial stone cave built in the 8th century to honor Buddha, and it was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Inside the cave, the stunning main Buddha, showcasing the essence of Silla Buddhist art, is enshrined.
- Daereungwon Tomb Complex - Daereungwon is an ancient tomb park featuring 23 large and small tombs clustered together. Among them, Cheonmachong is the most notable, being the only tomb in Daeneungwon to be opened. It is believed to have been constructed in the late 5th to early 6th centuries, with gold crowns, hats, belts, and gilt-bronze shoes excavated as they were originally worn.
- Woljeonggyo Bridge - Woljeong Bridge, originally a wooden bridge from the Silla dynasty, was fully restored in April 2018 after a decade-long investigation, testimony, and restoration of what was lost during the Joseon Dynasty. Its beautiful reproduction has made it a popular location for drama and movie filming.
- Hwangnidan-gil - Hwangridan-gil is the newest road in Gyeongju, located in the Hwangnam-dong area. In recent years, young people have gathered here, and charming cafes, souvenir shops, and unique restaurants have been established in each alley.
- Cheomseongdae - Cheomseongdae, the oldest observatory in Asia, is believed to have been built in the 7th century and is one of the landmarks symbolizing Gyeongju. It is thought that Cheomseongdae was used to calculate celestial movements to determine farming periods and predict the nation’s fortunes.
- Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village - Gyochon Village is home to Gyeongju’s wealthiest family, who have maintained their fortune for 12 generations and have produced national ministers for 9 generations through their dedication to studies. Visitors can enjoy unique experiences such as earthenware crafting, rice cake making, traditional tea ceremonies, hanbok wearing, traditional sauce making, ritual practices, and quilting.
- Banwolseong Fortress - This site was established as the royal castle of Silla in the 22nd year of King Pasa in 101 AD, serving as the palace until Silla’s fall in 935 AD. It was known as ‘Sinwolseong (新月城)’ or ‘Wolseong (城)’ due to its crescent moon-like terrain, and as ‘Jaeseong (在城)’ because it was the king’s residence. Since the Joseon Dynasty, it has been called Banwolseong (半月城) and retains this name today. Wolseong’s castle features a stone and earthen wall, constructed with a mix of stones and soil, measuring 1,841m in length and covering an area of 193,585㎡.
What's Included
- Certified tour guide
- Roomy and comfy car (Palisade)
- Pick up and drop off
- Fuel and parking fee
- Certified tour guide
- Roomy and comfy car (Palisade)
- Pick up and drop off
- Fuel and parking fee
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
This exclusive tour is designed solely for your group, with no shopping involved. A certified tour guide will accompany your group from your accommodation to all the tour destinations. Itineraries can be customized to suit your preferences.
Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram were both recognized as Korea’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995. Visitors…
This exclusive tour is designed solely for your group, with no shopping involved. A certified tour guide will accompany your group from your accommodation to all the tour destinations. Itineraries can be customized to suit your preferences.
Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram were both recognized as Korea’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995. Visitors can experience Korea’s most iconic traditional temple and Buddha statue.
Daereungwon is an ancient tomb park, with Cheonmachong being the only tomb that has been opened to the public, showcasing golden relics and heritage items inside.
Woljeong Bridge has become a favored location for drama and movie filming due to its stunning reconstruction.
Hwangridan-gil is the newest road in Gyeongju, featuring a variety of souvenir shops, unique restaurants, and cafes.
Cheomseongdae is the oldest observatory in Asia, used to determine farming periods and predict the nation’s fortune.
Banwolseong was constructed as the royal castle of Silla in the 22nd year of King Pasa in 101 AD, serving as the palace until the fall of Silla.
Location
Hwangnidan-gil
Please leave your place where we can meet. ex)hotel, station etc.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Eaa1947
Jun 6, 2025
Surprise finding in Modern Korea - This was an unexpected delight seeing a compact city in the ultramodern cities associated with South Korea. Gyeongju having been an ancient city is an archaeological site of some importance. There are apparently numerous tombs from 5th to 6th centuries and are to some extent reminiscent of Egyptian pyramids although the exploration of the tombs is still rudimentary. Only one tomb seems to be open to the public, other mounds still not fully explored. It was nice to see low rise buildings in the area built in the original Korean/Chinese styles, apparently even the newer buildings have to be built in the old style. We saw the remains, not much left, of the Donggung palace, the surrounding gardens and an old observatory. A traditional village is still intact but now commercialised. There is a newish replica of an old bridge spanning the local river. In addition we saw a couple of Buddhist temples, both UNESCO world heritage listed. It is a long day and our guide Peter was wonderful and very supportive of us as my wife has mobility issues and was not able to do the entire long day tour.
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Eaabdi
Jun 6, 2025
A wonderful day with a knowledgeable guide - This was an unexpected delight seeing a compact city in the ultramodern cities associated with South Korea. Gyeongju having been an ancient city and is an archaeological site of some importance. There are apparently numerous tombs from 5th to 6th centuries and are to some extent reminiscent of Egyptian pyramids although the exploration of the tombs is still rudimentary. Only one tomb seems to be open to the public, other mounds still not fully explored. It was nice to see low rise buildings in the area built in the original Korean/Chinese styles, apparently even the newer buildings have to be built in the old style. We saw the remains, not much left, of the Donggung palace, the surrounding gardens and an old observatory. A traditional village is still intact but now commercialised. There is a newish replica of an old bridge spanning the local river. In addition we saw a couple of Buddhist temples, both UNESCO world heritage listed. It is a long day and our guide Peter was wonderful and very supportive of us as my wife has mobility issues and was not able to do the entire long day tour.
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Steve_k
May 6, 2025
Amazing Day in Gyeongju - We saw all the key sights at a wonderful pace. Peter our guide was wonderful. Explained everything. Took us to an authentic Korean lunch which was awesome. Highly recommend this tour and Peter.
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Jim_m
Oct 1, 2024
Perfect day in Gyeongju. - This was an excellent experience for the entire family. Peter enabled everyone, adults and children to have a wonderful time exploring historical Gyeongju. He was knowledgeable, supportive, and flexible with his time. Everyone was thrilled with the tour.
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Tim_g
May 27, 2024
More than expected in Gyeongju - This tour was a bit unexpected. I was in Daegu for a conference and had an extra day. I signed up for this tour on a whim, and I’m very glad I did! My guide was Peter who picked me at my hotel. It turned out I was the only guest, so I had a private tour. We drove over to Gyeongju and spent time looking through temples, statues, a hike to a grotto, tombs, quaint cultural towns, and even the local museum. Having little knowledge of the history, I came away having very much been educated and given appreciation for the wonderful history and culture in this part of Korea. Peter was helpful and friendly, and I enjoyed his company. It was like spending a day with a friend!
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Francak2022
May 1, 2024
Tourguide, musea, sites, Cairo - Wonderfull tourguide Sherine Ramadan from Cairo went to all the interesting musea and sites. Expert guide. Safe journey to all destinations. Best experience ever.
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Carlos_r
Apr 5, 2024
Great Tour Experience - It was an enjoyable tour, with experienced and very nice guide, Peter. Our expectations were met and Peter went out of his way to make it a great experience for us!
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